🌿 Best Thai in New York City
24 thai spots in New York City, scored and ranked for 2026.
🍽️ Open Interactive GuideTop 10 Thai Spots
1
Thai Diner
Thai meets American diner in Tribeca. The khao soi French toast at brunch is unhinged genius, and the crab fried rice for dinner is the dish that made this place famous. The cocktail program punches w...
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2
KRU
Husband-and-wife chefs Ohm Suansilphong and Kiki Supap's modern Thai counter in North Williamsburg — the name means "guru" in Thai, and the cooking earns it. Tasting-menu format, regional Th...
90
3
Hungry Thirsty
Opened by former Ugly Baby staffers in the same Smith Street space in Carroll Gardens. Hungry Thirsty keeps the heat and regional Thai focus its predecessor was known for. The menu digs into lesser-se...
88
4
Saranrom Thai
Broadway Thai in Elmhurst with a 2025 Bib Gourmand — the yum pla duk fu (crispy catfish salad with green mango), khua kling (yellow-paste sauteed ground pork with lime leaf), and duck basil are the or...
88
5
Zaab Zaab
The original Zaab Zaab in Elmhurst is the most fun Thai restaurant in Queens. Isan-focused cooking from Bryan Chunton — duck larb, roasted whole tilapia, and gai yang chicken served with papaya salad....
86
6
SriPraPhai
Widely considered the best Thai restaurant in New York, and it's in Woodside, Queens, where it should be. The green papaya salad, the pad see ew, and the crispy watercress salad are all extraordinary,...
86
7
Pig and Khao
Leah Cohen's LES spot blends Thai and Filipino flavors with equal fluency. The whole fried branzino, sizzling sisig, and khao soi regularly appear on best-of lists. A pioneering Southeast Asian restau...
86
8
Wayla
An LES Thai restaurant focused on the grilled and charcoal dishes of Bangkok street cuisine. The crispy pork belly, drunken noodles, and whole fish are standouts; the backyard garden is a summer desti...
86
9
Pranakhon Thai
University Place Thai street-food spot named after the original Bangkok district — soi-style cooking, full curry program, mussel pancake. Michelin-listed. Closed daily 3:15-4:30PM (the only Thai siest...
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10
Bangkok Supper Club
Upscale Meatpacking Thai supper club with late-night energy, Isan-inspired dishes, and a DJ-fueled atmosphere that turns dinner into a party. The papaya salad has real heat. The pad krapow is wok-fire...
85
All 24 Thai Spots in New York City
Fish Cheeks
85
Ler Lers
85
Khao Kang
85
Somtum Der
84
Up Thai
84
Sappe
84
Thai Villa
83
Soothr
83
Bua Thai
83
Spice Thai Kitchen
82
S&P Lunch
82
Thai Market
82
Ugly Baby
82
Gigi Curry & Noodle Bar
80
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